Blue Santa is a national initiative by police departments which allows children to receive holiday gifts. In Edinburg, the police department has held its toy drive for 26 years.

Toy drop off boxes will be located throughout the City including the Edinburg Police Department, Edinburg Fire Department, City Hall, Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library, as well as other retail stores.

Donations for all age groups are accepted. Toys must be unwrapped.

Those who wish to register for the toy distribution can do so at the Edinburg Police Department located at 1702 S. Closner Boulevard. Children must reside in Edinburg or surrounding areas to receive a toy.

The toy distribution event will be Wednesday, Dec. 19, at the Edinburg Activity Center located at 315 E. Palm Drive at 6 p.m.

For more information contact the Edinburg Police Department at 956-318-8824.